Wanda Melton Waldrop

WALDROP, Wanda Melton, was welcomed into her heavenly home Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jane Melton. She is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Ray; daughters, Crystal Waldrop and Heather Stewart (Gabe); two beautiful grandsons, Logan and Luke Stewart; father, Stuart Melton; sister, Nancy Prokopis; brothers, James, Glenn (Debbie) and Wayne (Ellen); several brothers and sisters-in–law; a multitude of nieces and nephews; and many special friends. Wanda was a member of Goochland Baptist Church her entire life, where she served as the third and fourth grade Sunday school teacher. She retired from the State Corporation Commission after 31 years of service. Wanda loved fishing and spent many days on a pond shore. She loved cooking, collecting mint coins and being "Nanny" to her boys. Wanda touched everyone she came in contact with and will be missed greatly. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 at Goochland Baptist Church, 2454 Manakin Road, Manakin Sabot, Va. 23103. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Goochland Baptist Church, American Red Cross or to cancer research.